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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIS 205 - History of Police in America

2015-2016 Catalog Year

This course will examine the evolution of the police role in America from simple watch organizations in early Boston and New York, to the evolution of complex law enforcement agencies. Concentration will be on the late nineteenth and twentieth century law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on the unique police models exclusive to the United States.

EQUIVALENT COURSE: PBJ 205
Offered: Not on a regular basis
credit: 3